
Palsatech Sverige AB · Kiruna
Denna roll som geoteknisk arbetsledare i Kiruna innebär att leda och utveckla personal, koordinera den dagliga verksamheten och säkerställa leverans av kunduppdrag med hög kvalitet inom gruvrelaterade områden.
Denna roll som geoteknisk arbetsledare i Kiruna innebär att leda och utveckla personal, koordinera den dagliga verksamheten och säkerställa leverans av kunduppdrag med hög kvalitet inom gruvrelaterade områden.
Position Summary
As a Geotechnical Supervisor at Palsatech Sweden, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating daily operations within our Palsacenters, ensuring the efficient delivery of core handling, sample preparation, storage, and support services for mineral exploration and mining projects.
The role combines operational leadership, personnel management, health and safety responsibility, quality control, and customer collaboration and taking part into the actual work. You will lead a team of geotechnicians and serve as the key link between geologists, customers, project stakeholders, and company management.
Your mission is to ensure that all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining a productive and well-organized working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities within the Palsacenter while actively contributing to core handling, sample preparation, and other geotechnical operations.
Ensure efficient workflow for sample handling, core processing, storage, and related services.
Allocate personnel, equipment, and work tasks according to project priorities and customer requirements.
Monitor productivity, quality, and operational performance.
Ensure projects and customer deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain facilities, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
Support continuous improvement of operational processes and workflows.
Personnel Management
Direct management responsibility for geotechnicians and operational personnel.
Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees.
Conduct performance reviews and development discussions.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Provide daily guidance and support to employees.
Ensure staffing levels and workforce planning align with operational needs.
Promote skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Take overall responsibility for workplace safety within the Palsacenter.
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and toolbox meetings.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
Ensure employees have the necessary training, certifications, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and quality performance.
Qualifications
Required
Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within mining, mineral exploration, geology services, logistics, warehousing, production, or a related field.
Experience managing personnel and coordinating daily operations.
Organizational and planning skills.
Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational planning systems.
Valid driver's license (Category B).
English, both written and spoken – good/excellent.
Preferred
Experience working with drill core handling, sample preparation, geological materials, or mining-related operations.
Technical education or vocational background in geology, mining, engineering, logistics, or a related discipline.
Experience supervising operational teams in industrial or technical environments.
Formal health and safety training.
Experience with quality management systems and process improvement.
Knowledge of exploration and mining industry workflows.
Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for a confident and hands-on leader who enjoys combining operational management with people leadership.
A strong communicator and team builder.
Safety-focused and accountable.
Structured, organized, and dependable.
Solution-oriented and proactive.
Comfortable working in a practical and operational environment.
Customer-focused and service-minded.
Able to motivate and develop team members.
Capable of making decisions and prioritizing effectively under changing conditions.
Success Factors
Maintain an excellent safety record within the Palsacenter.
Ensure all customer work is delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Build and retain a motivated and capable geotechnical team.
Maintain efficient workflows and resource utilization.
Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
Drive continuous improvement in operational performance and quality.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of Palsatech Sweden.
About the company Avannaa Exploration Services is a Swedish consultancy company specialising in providing geosciences expertise to the Swedish mining industry. We are looking to hire a Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer for a variety of exploration and mining drilling projects. About the role The chosen candidate will work on iron-ore mining projects for a globally recognised miner, undertaking geotechnical and geological data collection on projects at different development stages ranging from early exploration to feasibility studies to advanced production stages, both at open-pit and underground operations. These projects are located in the Swedish ‘Malmfälten’ mining Provence of Northern Sweden. Main responsibilities ● Geological and geotechnical core-logging, ensuring best practice is followed ● Continued database update ● Perform adequate quality control checks of various data sets, following QA/QC protocols to ensure the highest quality of data ● Project progress and technical reporting for clients ● Drill rig management ● Participate in team technical meetings ● Ensuring continued good client and contractor relations Requirements Those who apply should be flexible and service-oriented, have a good ability to collaborate and enjoy working in a multicultural team. Superior communication, interpersonal, client service skills combined with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of integrity is required. A minimum of 2 years' experience working on mining or exploration drilling projects is a prerequisite. Understanding of core-logging best practice is required, preferably with knowledge of parameters such as Q-System, RMR, MRMR as well as general geological and structural core-logging and geochemical sampling practices. Education and qualifications The candidate must have a BSc or MSc degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, with some professional experience within mining and/or mineral exploration. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate fluently in English in both speaking and writing is mandatory. Knowledge of Swedish is advantageous. What we offer: An exciting opportunity for an independent and developing scope of work within large and interesting projects in the mining industry. Opportunity for continued competence development and support from knowledgeable colleagues and management. If you are interested in outdoor life, Northern Sweden's beautiful nature is just around the corner with many great outdoor experiences to offer in Europe’s last remaining true wilderness. Contract: 1 year with potential for a permanent position Salary: Monthly Remuneration: Negotiable based on education and experience Workdays: Monday-Friday regular office hours with occasional overtime/weekend dependent upon project requirements. Applicants please send a cover letter and CV to: careers@avannaaexplorationservices.com.
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